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Class action lawsuits are one of the most powerful legal tools available to everyday consumers, employees, and investors. They give a voice to people who may not be able to stand up to large corporations on their own, but despite their importance, class actions remain widely misunderstood. If… Read more
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Determining how much to ask for in a lawsuit depends on various factors, including the extent of your damages, the circumstances of the case, and the applicable laws. But the short answer is that you should ask for what you deserve to move forward with your life. A personal injury lawyer from… Read more
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Urban lifestyles often call for a different kind of homeownership than the traditional housing of rural and suburban areas. Condominiums can offer homeowners inner city convenience and even hotel-like amenities, with gorgeous, scenic views a frequently sought-after bonus.However, greedy developers… Read more
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Boxing has been around for centuries, and from pay-per-view title fights to neighborhood gyms offering “boxing fitness” classes, the sport continues to grow in popularity.But while boxing may look controlled inside the ring, injuries don’t always follow the rules. When a workout, sparring session,… Read more
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If you work in public service, your wages and work hours can be protected by federal law, specifically, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This law sets rules around minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping that apply to many public workers across the country. What Counts as a Public… Read more
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Serving your country takes courage. But when the battle shifts to securing your rightful Veterans’ disability benefits, you shouldn’t have to fight alone. For many New York Veterans, dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is an uphill struggle, especially after a denied claim,… Read more
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Most teachers and school employees are covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which provides job-protected leave for family or medical reasons.However, due to the school calendar and classroom responsibilities, special rules apply, especially for instructional staff such as teachers,… Read more
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On August 8th, 2023, just after midnight, devastating wildfires in Hawaii left at least 99 people dead and damaged or destroyed more than 2,200 structures and buildings. The wildfires are not only described as the deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii since it's statehood in 1959, but also the… Read more
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Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a blue-collar worker is generally defined as someone who works in a physically demanding environment, such as building homes, repairing engines, or maintaining machinery. If you work in such an environment, the Fair Labor Standards Act says you’re still… Read more
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Airbags are meant to inflate and deploy, not explode. The deployment is what saves lives. The explosion, on the other hand, can cause serious injuries or even claim the same lives these safety devices are designed to save.Eye injuries are among the most common types of injuries caused by defective… Read more
